pito-de-saci

Pito-de-saci

Meaning of the word

The term “pito-de-saci” is a popular Brazilian expression that refers to a plant known as Vernonia polyanthes. This plant is popularly used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems such as cough and bronchitis.

Origin of the word

The origin of the term “pito-de-saci” goes back to Brazilian popular culture, more specifically the legends and stories involving Saci-Pererê, a figure of Brazilian folklore. Saci-Pererê is known for smoking a pipe, and the Plantonia Polyanthes plant has a smoke-like aroma, which may have led to the association between the plant and the folk character.

Adverbs of the word
– Popularly
– Traditionally

Conjunctions of the word

– What
– As

synonyms of the word
-Saci
-Smoke-of-Saci
-Catinga-de-Saci

Definitions of the Word

  • Plant used in folk medicine to treat respiratory problems.
  • Brazilian popular expression that refers to the Plantonia Polyanthes plant.

  • Phrases that the word applies



    “My grandmother always made Pito-de-Saci tea to relieve cough.”
    “Pito-deci is a plant widely used in traditional medicine.”

    Examples of the word in text

    Rhymes with the word

    – Jaci
    – Caci
    – Taci

    anagrams with the word
    – CITIPITO SEI
    – Cidipito-Iies
    – CITIPITO SEI
    – Cidipito-Iies

    Source: Online Dictionary https://www.dictionalionline.com.br/pito-de-saci/

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